Summer Dessert Recipes: Refreshing Treats for Hot Weather

Fresh fruit is the perfect topping for the thin layers of lemon mousse and puff pastry that make up this Napoleon summer dessert.

Want to make a small dessert that's going to be a hit? This mini cheesecake recipe is perfect - easy to make, and they won't last long!

This delicious puff pastry recipe is perfect for summer! You'll use mixed berries along with cream cheese to make this tasty, star-shaped dessert.

Easy and delicious! This sweet rolls recipe is a "berry good" alternative to the traditional cinnamon roll. Add mixed fruit jam to these sweet yeast rolls to make them extra sweet and yummy! Perfect for breakfast or dessert.

This no-bake layered strawberry lemon vegan cheesecake is beautiful and easy to make! Thick, creamy, and sweet with a delicious chewy crust.

This lemon blueberry crisp is perfect for summer! Make these individual pies in mason jar lids. These are so cute and are great for parties!

Making condensed milk ice cream (without an ice cream maker) couldn't be easier! This cupcake homemade ice cream recipe takes 10 minutes and a few ingredients.

Learn how to make a tasty, sweet honey cupcake recipe that is perfect for spring and summer parties! Finished off with a honey buttercream icing.

This Snickers shake is so decadent and so easy to make! If you're looking for a special treat, this milkshake is it.

You are just 20 minutes away from a refreshing lime dessert. This recipe features a whipped lime flavored filling in a graham cracker crust.

This deliciously easy lemon squares recipe is the most perfect combination of chewy cookie and creamy citrus - they will melt in your mouth!

These lemon blueberry mini bundt cakes are perfect for an Easter brunch, picnic, or even just a Sunday morning with the family! Get the recipe as well as my tips to make your bundt cakes (small or big!) successful. Includes video!

Pull out your ramekins for these individual soufflés. The light lemon flavor is perfect for your next summer soiree.

Make EASY, soft lemon cookies with the most delicious cream cheese frosting you've ever had! Shortcut with a cake mix or cookie mix. SO good!

These amazing strawberry macarons recipe not only tastes good but it looks good, too! You're going to love these tasty treats - perfect for parties and weddings.

This creme brulee recipe is creamy and delicious, with rich custard on the bottom and hard caramel on top. The berries on top make it perfect for summer!

No hot oven needed for this dessert! These no-bake icebox squares feature a Golden Oreo crust with a light whipped pink lemonade filling.

You can make this delicious coconut ice cream without an ice cream maker - and it's only got three ingredients. This homemade ice cream is so creamy and everyone will love it!

If you're looking for a quick, tasty snack that is packed with flavor - this is it! Both kids and adults will love these frozen chocolate covered bananas!

Make these creamy cotton candy dessert shots that will remind you exactly of your favorite state fair food! Perfect for parties - easy and delicious.

This delicious blueberry cheesecake recipe is perfect for summer! Make this fruit dessert for a special celebration.

Pile fresh spiced summer peaches on this delicious shortcake biscuit and cover it with a peach syrup. Slice it up and enjoy it topped with whip cream!

Easy to make and delicious! These thumbprint cookies are filled with a perfect pool of decadent blueberry lemon homemade jam. This thumbprint cookie recipe is the perfect combination of shortbread and jelly. Perfect for summer gatherings.

This pavlova with lemon curd and blueberries is a perfect light and airy dessert for warmer weather.

Making this peach cobbler bread recipe is a fun twist on a late-summer staple - it combines all the best parts of cobbler into a moist, rich dessert.

Follow this recipe to make these easy, delicious, and super cute fresh peach and raspberry mini pies for your next get-together!

Learn how to make lemon meringue cookies with the best flavor and texture! You're going to love this recipe.

Get an easy, step-by-step recipe to make creamy and refreshing blueberry ice cream, perfect for cooling down on a hot day or adding a fruity twist to your dessert spread.

This is the ultimate easy banana pudding recipe! This pudding uses basic ingredients, but is far from basic-tasting. It is sure to be a hit for your next gathering!

You will enjoy the flavors of vanilla, almond and summer peaches in this no-bake dessert. It is super easy to make and stores well in the fridge for when you are ready to eat!

Combine sweet fruit with crunchy almonds and rich dark chocolate - you have the perfect, decadent apricot cookies for year-round indulging! Makes 3 dozen.

This blueberry and lemon muffin recipe is a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Fresh, flavorful, and irresistibly tasty, they're sure to brighten your day!

Get out your grill for this summer dessert recipe! Sweet brown sugar and spicy habanero sauce top these peaches made on the grill. The combination is perfect served with vanilla ice cream.

Make a delicious apple-peach crisp recipe in under an hour. Serve with ice cream or on its own - either way, it's delicious!

This lemon shortbread recipe will melt in your mouth! These cookies will be a family favorite and are perfect for any time of year.

This recipe starts with a cake mix so it is really quick to prepare. The moist cake is filled with fresh peaches and even uses peach nectar - yum!

Make this EASY cherry cream cheese pie with ready made ingredients! This summer dessert is perfect for the 4th of July and Memorial Day.

These popsicles based on a popular cocktail feature the flavors of lime, orange, almond, and vanilla. Make them as a boozy popsicle or omit the rum for the whole family to enjoy.

This treat takes your standard rice crispy treats recipe up a notch! Add cotton candy and a few other ingredients for the ultimate dessert bar.

These oatmeal bars feature strawberries spread over a buttery, streusel-like crust. The vanilla glaze makes them even more delicious!

This tasty lemon poppy seed bread is balanced with the tangy zest of fresh citrus and the subtle crunch of poppy seeds, Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this loaf is a must-try for lemon lovers and baking enthusiasts.

With four delicious layers, this lemon dessert is a crowd pleaser. Pecan crust is topped with a thin layer of cheesecake, lemon pudding and then finished off with a layer of whipped topping.

Make this delicious coconut bread recipe with tasty lemon glaze - it's moist and yummy and perfect for any occasion!

This easy no-bake Oreo tart is made with a simple chocolate cookie crust and rich, creamy filing. Strawberries on top make it a pretty dessert!

Who can resist a trifle? This one consists of vanilla cake, mascarpone, and a mixture of berries. Tastes like summer!

Try a delicious, new amazing carrot cupcake recipe to usher in spring! This features a delicious cream cheese icing with pineapple. You can make it as a regular cake, too.

This strawberry cake recipe is a showstopper! It's moist and delicious - and not too sweet. Make this pretty, tasty dessert quickly and easily.

These cotton candy sugar cookies are perfect for a summer dessert, wedding, or even a gender reveal.

Kids and adults alike will smile when they see this cute summer dessert! Cupcakes made in an ice cream cone are topped with lemon flavored frosting and fresh fruit.